PM Modi expresses gratitude to world leaders for birthday wishes

Published By : Admin | September 17, 2025 | 15:03 IST

The Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi expressed his gratitude to the world leaders for greetings on his 75th birthday, today.

In a reply to the President of Guyana Dr Irfaan Ali, Shri Modi said:

"Thank you, President Ali, for your kind wishes. I am touched by your warm sentiments that reflect the deep bonds of friendship and mutual trust between India and Guyana."

In a reply to the Prime Minister of New Zealand Christopher Luxon, Shri Modi said:

"Thank you, Prime Minister Luxon, for your warm wishes. I deeply cherish our friendship. New Zealand is an important partner in India’s journey towards Viksit Bharat 2047."

In a reply to the Prime Minister of Australia Anthony Albanese, Shri Modi said:

"Thank you, my friend, Prime Minister Albanese for your kind wishes. I look forward to further strengthening the India-Australia Comprehensive Strategic Partnership and our close people-to-people ties."

In a reply to the Prime Minister of Bhutan Tshering Tobgay, Shri Modi said:

"Thank you, Prime Minister Tshering Tobgay, for your kind wishes. I look forward to working with you to further strengthen our special partnership with Bhutan."

In a reply to the Prime Minister of Dominica Roosevelt Skerrit, Shri Modi said:

"Thank you for your kind wishes, Prime Minister Skeritt. India deeply cherishes the strong bonds of friendship and solidarity with the Commonwealth of Dominica."

In a reply to the Prime Minister of Italy Giorgia Meloni, Shri Modi said:

"Thank you Prime Minister Meloni for your warm wishes. Deeply appreciate Italy’s friendship and look forward to strengthening it further."

In a reply to the President of the United Arab Emirates, Mohammed bin Zayed, Shri Modi said:

"Thank you, my brother, for your warm wishes. I deeply value our close friendship and the mutually beneficial India–UAE partnership, which continues to attain new heights in all areas."

In a reply to the Prime Minister of Israel Benjamin Netanyahu, Shri Modi said:

"Thank you, Prime Minister Netanyahu, for your warm wishes. I deeply cherish our friendship and the enduring ties between India and Israel."

In a reply to the Prime Minister of Trinidad and Tobago Kamla Persad-Bissessar, Shri Modi said:

"Thank you for the warm wishes, PM Kamla Persad-Bissessar.
May the friendly and age-old relations between India and Trinidad & Tobago flourish in the years to come!"

In a reply to the Former Prime Minister of Kenya Raila Odinga, Shri Modi said:

"Thank you former PM Raila Odinga for your kind wishes. India and Kenya will continue to collaborate for the benefit of the people of the Global South."

In a reply to the Former UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak, Shri Modi said:

"Thank you Rishi for your warm greetings." 

In a reply to the President of the European Council António Costa, Shri Modi said:

"Thank you for your gracious wishes, President António Costa. I fully reciprocate your commitment to further strengthening the India-EU Strategic Partnership."

In a reply to the Prime Minister of Mauritius Dr. Navinchandra Ramgoolam, Shri Modi said:

"Thank you Prime Minister Dr. Navinchandra Ramgoolam for your warm birthday wishes. Your recent visit to India and my visit to Mauritius earlier this year in March have added new momentum to our Enhanced Strategic Partnership. India-Mauritius ties continue to grow stronger."

In a reply to the Prime Minister of Papua New Guinea James Marape, Shri Modi said:

"Grateful for your kind wishes Prime Minister James Marape.

Greatly cherish the strong and historic India-Papua New Guinea ties and people-to-people connect."

In a reply to the President of South Africa Cyril Ramaphosa, Shri Modi said:

“Thank you for your kind wishes President Cyril Ramaphosa.

India and South Africa are steadfast partners with shared commitment to work together for the Global South."

In a reply to Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates, Shri Modi said:

"Thank you for your kind greetings @BillGates.

India looks forward to working together to build a sustainable and promising future for the coming generations."

In a reply to the Director-General of the World Health Organization, Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, Shri Modi said:

“Thank you, Dr. Tedros, for your warm wishes. India looks forward to further collaborating with WHO to promote holistic health and wellness in the world with a strong focus on women's health."

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List of Outcomes: Visit of His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of UAE to India
January 19, 2026
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1

Letter of Intent on Investment Cooperation between the Government of Gujarat, Republic of India and the Ministry of Investment of the United Arab Emirates for Development of Dholera Special Investment region

To pursue investment cooperation for UAE partnership in development of the Special Investment Region in Dholera, Gujarat. The envisioned partnership would include the development of key strategic infrastructure, including an international airport, a pilot training school, a maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) facility, a greenfield port, a smart urban township, railway connectivity, and energy infrastructure.

2

Letter of Intent between the Indian National Space Promotion and Authorisation Centre (IN-SPACe) of India and the Space Agency of the United Arab Emirates for a Joint Initiative to Enable Space Industry Development and Commercial Collaboration

To pursue India-UAE partnership in developing joint infrastructure for space and commercialization, including launch complexes, manufacturing and technology zones, incubation centre and accelerator for space start-ups, training institute and exchange programmes.

3

Letter of Intent between the Republic of India and the United Arab Emirates on the Strategic Defence Partnership

Work together to establish Strategic Defence Partnership Framework Agreement and expand defence cooperation across a number of areas, including defence industrial collaboration, defence innovation and advanced technology, training, education and doctrine, special operations and interoperability, cyber space, counter terrorism.

4

Sales & Purchase Agreement (SPA) between Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited, (HPCL) and the Abu Dhabi National Oil Company Gas (ADNOC Gas)

The long-term Agreement provides for purchase of 0.5 MMPTA LNG by HPCL from ADNOC Gas over a period of 10 years starting from 2028.

5

MoU on Food Safety and Technical requirements between Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA), Ministry of Commerce and Industry of India, and the Ministry of Climate Change and Environment of the United Arab Emirates.

The MoU provides for sanitary and quality parameters to facilitate the trade, exchange, promotion of cooperation in the food sector, and to encourage rice, food products and other agricultural products exports from India to UAE. It will benefit the farmers from India and contribute to food security of the UAE.

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6

Establishment of a supercomputing cluster in India.

It has been agreed in principle that C-DAC India and G-42 company of the UAE will collaborate to set up a supercomputing cluster in India. The initiative will be part of the AI India Mission and once established the facility be available to private and public sector for research, application development and commercial use.

7

Double bilateral Trade to US$ 200 billion by 2032

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8

Promote bilateral Civil Nuclear Cooperation

To capitalise on the new opportunities created by the Sustainable Harnessing and Advancement of Nuclear Energy for Transforming India (SHANTI) Act 2025, it was agreed to develop a partnership in advance nuclear technologies, including development and deployment of large nuclear reactors and Small Modular Reactors (SMRs) and cooperation in advance reactor systems, nuclear power plant operations and maintenance, and Nuclear Safety.

9

Setting up of offices and operations of UAE companies –First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB) and DP World in the GIFT City in Gujarat

The First Abu Dhabi Bank will have a branch in GIFT that will promote trade and investment ties. DP World will have operations from the GIFT City, including for leasing of ships for its global operations.

10

Explore Establishment of ‘Digital/ Data Embassies’

It has been agreed that both sides would explore the possibility of setting up Digital Embassies under mutually recognised sovereignty arrangements.

11

Establishment of a ‘House of India’ in Abu Dhabi

It has been agreed in Principle that India and UAE will cooperate on a flagship project to establish a cultural space consisting of, among others, a museum of Indian art, heritage and archaeology in Abu Dhabi.

12

Promotion of Youth Exchanges

It has been agreed in principle to work towards arranging visits of a group of youth delegates from either country to foster deeper understanding, academic and research collaboration, and cultural bonds between the future generations.